Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Interior Architecture and Environmental Design · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This is a theoretical course that examines fundamental concepts related to the introduction to architecture. The course covers the basic concepts of architecture; the relationship between the architectural profession and other professional disciplines; the nature and stages of the architectural design process and design problem; and theoretical approaches and techniques related to the design process.
Course Content
The aim is to examine the design theories and methods used in creating a design product, analyze the design process, explore approaches to form-making, and foster student participation by establishing an environment for mutual discussion and exchange of ideas.
Required Resources
Lecture Notes
Recommended Resources
“Mimarlıkta Tasarım Bilgisi”, Prof. Dr. Erdem Aksoy, Hatipoğlu Yayınevi, 1987
“Tasarlama Düşünme Biçimlendirme”, Doç. Dr. Türkan Ulusu Uraz, İTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayını, 1993.
“Bina Tasarımının Temel İlkeleri”, Prof. Dr. Mete Ünügür, İTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayını, 1989.
“Mimarlık Kavramları”, Prof. Dr. Doğan Kuban, YEM Yayınevi, 1992.
“Mimarlık Sözlüğü”, YEM Yayınevi, 1975.
“Mimari Akımlar I”, YEM Yayınevi, İstanbul, 1996.
“Mimari Akımlar II”, YEM Yayınevi, İstanbul, 1996.
“20. Yüzyıl Mimarisinde Program ve Manifestolar”, Derleyen Ulrich Conrads, Şevki Vanlı Mimarlık Vakfı Yayınları, 1991.
“Mimarlıkta Karmaşıklık ve Çelişki”, Robert Venturi, Şevki Vanlı Mimarlık Vakfı Yayınları, 1991.
“Las Vegas’ın Öğrettikleri”, Robert Venturi – Denise Scott Brown – Steven Izenour, Şevki Vanlı Vakfı Yayınları, 1993.
“Mimarlık Kavramları ve Tasarım Süreci”, Sencer Ayhan, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayınları, İzmir, 1985.
“Mimarlıkta Tasarım, İletim ve Denetim”, Erdem Aksoy, KTÜ Yayınları, İstanbul, 1975.
“Biçimlendirme”, Erdem Aksoy, KTÜ Yayınları, İstanbul, 1975.
“Mimarlık, Biçim Mekan ve Düzen”, Francis D.K. Ching, Yapı Yayın, 2004.
Explanations
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Rules
1. Attendance: According to the regulations, a student will receive a "DZ" (absence) and fail the course if they do not attend 30% of the total class hours.
2. Lateness: You are expected not only to arrive in class but also to participate in the class on time. Remember that being late for 3 classes will count as 1 full absence. Lateness is defined as: joining the class after the instructor has taken attendance and after the first 10 minutes of the class.
3. Seeking Help: Asking questions about the course during class or during meeting hours is important for your education so that you can learn the subject in a timely manner. We advise our students to seek help when necessary.
4. Academic Honesty: It is expected that the work that will be the subject of the course grade will be entirely your own effort and work. In cases of unethical situations such as plagiarism or copying, a disciplinary investigation will be opened and you will be subject to the necessary penalties in accordance with the relevant regulations of IZÜ.
The evaluations stated in this syllabus are fixed, and no extra compensatory assessments will be made for the purpose of raising grades.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Tasarım, tasarlama ve biçimlendirme yaklaşımları ile ilgili kavramsal bilgi ve becerilerini geliştirir
- Tasarım sürecinin teorik alt yapısı konusunda farkındalık geliştirir.
- Çağdaş tasarım kuramlarını öğrenir
- Mimari okumalar ve tartışmalar yoluyla kuramsal düzeylerini geliştirir
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Practice | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Course Overview: Course objectives, content, and assessment methods. | - |
| 2 | Introduction to the Components of Architecture: The fundamental components of the field of architecture: Form, Function, Technology, and Natural Balance. | Conceptual Map/Diagram Creation - in class |
| 3 | The Concept of Design and the Act of Designing: The definition of design, the design process, and the designer's mindset. | Design Concepts with Analogy Models - in class |
| 4 | Design Problem and Process Strategies: What is a design problem? Design process and stages, Deductive, inductive, hypothetical thinking. | - |
| 5 | Designer Thinking Styles: Designer cognitive styles, creative thinking techniques Learning, Cognition and Design: Learning theories, cognitive architecture, studio learning | Choosing one of three topics for the final assignment. |
| 6 | Types of Knowledge and Memory: Types of knowledge, memory, experience, intuitive knowledge, the role of types of knowledge in design decisions The Concept of Form and Shaping: Thinking about form, conceptualization processes Shaping Approaches: Form production models, theoretical approaches | Conceptual Poster Design: Assignment |
| 7 | Architectural Analogy and Topology: Analogy models, topological thinking, order rules | Between Theory and Reality: Case Study - Assignment |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | - |
| 9 | Between Theory and Reality: Case Study - Assignment (as a presentation) | Obtaining approval for the articles to be reviewed and announcing the presentation dates. |
| 10 | Final assignment preparation - template explanation - example demonstration | - |
| 11 | Student presentations (based on article readings and presentation template) - 5 people | Template to be provided for submission. |
| 12 | Student presentations (based on article readings and presentation template) - 5 people | - |
| 13 | Student presentations (based on article readings and presentation template) - 5 people | - |
| 14 | Final assignment submission (presentations to be submitted using the report template) | submission |